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24 Hour Fitness to Invest $25 Million in New Bay Area Real Estate

24 Hour Fitness announced today approximately $25 million in planned
investments for new Bay Area clubs. Within the next six months, the San
Ramon-based company will relocate and expand its Northern California
locations in Livermore and Fremont and open a brand new facility in
Walnut Creek next January. These developments represent one of the most
substantial market investments the fitness club industry leader has made
in recent years.

“The Bay Area has been home to our brand for more than 30 years, and we
take pride in investing dollars toward improving the workout experience
for those members who have been with us since the beginning,” said Carl
Liebert, president and CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. "Over the past two years,
we have opened three new Bay Area clubs and made significant
enhancements, upgrades and expansions to 18 others. With the addition of
these new clubs and looking forward, we intend to improve our member
experience and expand our mission of improving lives through fitness to
new members and communities.”

The moderately-sized 20,000 square foot 24 Hour Fitness® Active clubs in
Livermore and Fremont have been part of the company's fleet for more
than 16 years. Both facilities will be upgraded to 24 Hour Fitness
Super-Sport clubs and relocated to new addresses where they will span
45,000 to 69,000 square feet. The Livermore Super-Sport club will open
on Dec. 22, 2012, at 2650 Kittyhawk Road, followed by the March 2, 2013,
opening of the Fremont Super-Sport club at 4500 Auto Mall Parkway. In
addition to these grand re-openings, the new and highly-anticipated 24
Hour Fitness Super-Sport club in Walnut Creek will open at 2800 North
Main Street on Jan. 26, 2013.

All three of the new clubs will feature the latest in amenities and
equipment that 24 Hour Fitness has to offer, including:

Wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment

Personal viewing screens on select cardio machines

Larger functional training areas

TRX® Suspension Training

Basketball courts

Group exercise classes with dedicated Cycle and Group X® rooms

Indoor pools

Sauna and steam rooms

Complimentary towel service

Personal Training service

Kids' Club babysitting service where children ages six months up to 12
years can enjoy activities while their parents work out

In 2011, 24 Hour Fitness reinvested in a number of its clubs and began a
series of updates and renovations for select locations across the U.S.,
including many located in the Bay Area, such as Larkspur, Oakland,
Petaluma, San Jose and San Mateo. In addition to these club updates, 24
Hour Fitness also opened new clubs in Pleasanton, Rohnert Park and
Sunnyvale, and expanded its Santa Rosa location. Of the more than 400 24
Hour Fitness® clubs nationwide, more than 50 are in the Bay Area.

The company's Bay Area real estate news follows the expansion plans
announced for its San Diego area clubs in 2011 and the recent
announcement of several senior executive promotions, including Carl
Liebert as president and CEO.

To find 24 Hour Fitness clubs in the Bay Area and nationwide, visit 24hourfitness.com.
To try 24 Hour Fitness, download a free pass.

About 24 Hour Fitness

Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health
club industry pioneer, serving nearly four million members in more than
400 clubs across the U.S. Since the first club opened in 1979, the
company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and
reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations,
personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a
variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment - 24 Hour
Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone.

Through its support of the United States Olympic Committee and many U.S.
National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the
largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country and serves as the
Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
Teams. The company is committed to being a good neighbor in its
communities via charitable and in-kind donations to groups focused on
both helping Americans get healthy and improving youth fitness. The
company's national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, which
includes A+ ratings for all club locations across the U.S., demonstrates
the organization's ongoing commitment to member satisfaction. Please
call 1-800-224-0240 or visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and
to find the club nearest you.